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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.65, 1,065.50 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.65, 1,065.50 and 363.57 is: 545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.65 : 1,065.50 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.65/1,065.50 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.65x = 1,065.50 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.65x = 387,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,383.84/710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.11

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